Recruitment Resources

Recruit Participants

□  Make a List of those to DIRECTLY ask to participate in your community.

· ALL VOLUNTEERS

· Family, friends, and co-workers

· Social Media Networks

· Your gym, doctor, dentist, teacher, coach, hair stylist, etc to write a check for you instead of the other way around!

· Schools/Kids – Get your child’s classroom or school to help you fundraise. Check out our Young Hero Toolkit

· Schools, Colleges, and Universities

· Local McDonald’s Staff

· Beavers, Scouts, Girl Guides

· Local Service Groups (Knights of Columbus, Church Groups, Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs, Royal Canadian Legions, Cadets, to your local Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, Rotary Club, Kiwanis, etc. They support individuals in their communities.

· Fire Department, Police Departments

· Hospitals, Doctor’s Offices, Clinics

· Walking and running groups, Sports Teams

· Municipality council members and staff, local Politicians, MHA’s, & MP’s

· Known Ronald McDonald House guests (former or current) and their families

· Senior Citizen and Nursing Homes

· Alumni Organizations – Ask your own college or university to make a donation or place an ad in their alumni newsletter about your philanthropic efforts.

· Businesses in the area and their employees

· Gyms, Recreation Facilities, and Daycares

· Media

· Get an article in your local paper or on the radio– Contact your local media outlet to share your human interest story about why you are walking. You can put in information about how people can contribute. And have a photo ready to go!

· Ask for the Right Amount – Don’t miss the opportunity to increase your “ask” to a larger pledge when you think it is doable